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News 16m ago

A Florida woman's $625 move ballooned to $4,000 — and she had to borrow $3,000 from her mom to get her stuff back

Moving company complaints peaked in 2021, but it's still a risk nationwide. Here's what happened to one woman, and how to make sure it doesn't happen to you.

Taylor Sohns discussing the pros of collecting Social Security benefits at 62.

News 1h ago

Finfluencers call it a 'no brainer' to grab Social Security right at 62, despite the penalties — many experts disagree

Traditional advice says to wait as long as possible to start claiming your benefits, but here’s why social media creators are saying to start ASAP.

Blue Origin CEO Jeff Bezos arrives onstage ahead of US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at Blue Origin in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on February 2, 2026.

News 1h ago

Jeff Bezos argues billionaire tax hikes won’t help Americans — but here's why advocates for wealth taxes disagree

The Amazon founder dismissed billionaire tax hikes as political finger-pointing, but supporters of wealth taxes argue the money could fund childcare, healthcare, paid leave and more.

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Raphael Rodriguez and Alexandria Martin stand by their home which was damaged by the demolition of a vacant home next door.

News 1h ago

Toledo couple stunned as city demolishes the house next door and damages their own — with no apology. They’re not alone

When city crews tear down nuisance homes, neighbors may pay a price. Here's what homeowners need to know.

Young engaged couple smiling and posing outside

Managing Money 1h ago

My fiance seems like a perfect catch — but our pre-wedding money talk just left me with more questions. What do I do?

Sometimes, one honest conversation about money can leave you questioning everything.

A photo of suspect Shiesha Sparrow is inset on a suburban Texas neighborhood.

News 2h ago

Texas HOA manager accused of embezzling $53,000 to pay for DoorDash and Amazon is part of a larger trend

HOA fraud cases are increasing in frequency. Is your community at risk?

Letizia Alto and Kenji Asakura at their home.

Managing Money 3h ago

One couple used a ‘marital loophole’ to ‘zero out’ income taxes for 7 years — but the IRS watches it closely. Here’s how

Some high earners who own property can claim real-estate losses against their income. You just need to tread carefully to avoid a big bill.

Utah farmer Todd Brown surveys his farmland that was damaged due to TikTokers.

News 3h ago

A Utah farmer spent 20 years growing crops — then TikTokers parked their trucks on his field for content

After one TikTok video showed a truck parked in a picturesque field, copycat trespassers followed.

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Rachel Cruze and George Camel take a call on the Ramsey Show

News 4h ago

'You want my parents dead': Utah wife paid half for a home she doesn't legally own after 30 years on the farm

When mixing family and finances, you have to leave the ‘family’ mindset out of it.

Enrique Tarrio marches during a Jan. 6 rally

News 4h ago

'Finally we feel like we’re getting a little something': Jan. 6 rioters are hungry for Trump's $1.8 billion settlement

Jan 6 rioters are hoping for at least $1 million apiece from Trump’s new Anti-Weaponization Fund.

Prospective buyers speak with a real estate agent in front of a home.

News 4h ago

Dual agents have cost home sellers $1.49B since 2023 — here's how to avoid giving away too much as a buyer or seller

A dual-agency transaction often presents a conflict of interest, which is why it’s regulated or even banned in some states.

International flags waving against blue sky

News 5h ago

America's $28 trillion problem: The Fed just said foreign investors now own way more of the US than it owns of them

The Fed’s latest math on America’s multi-trillion shortfall and how this foreign dependence impacts the economy.

Donald Trump, left, gives a thumbs up as he stands next to Xi Jinping

News 6h ago

'The chokepoints now run both ways': JPMorgan says 5 forces are quietly reshaping the US-China balance of power

Both sides have become more willing to test rivals' vulnerabilities. That instability puts pressure on the market.

Chris and Analia DeHayes share their story with Tampa Bay 28.

News 6h ago

Bank sat on $100K of Florida couple's flood insurance for a year, forcing them to take $250K from their 401(k)

This story reveals a little-known hazard hiding in mortgage agreements, and why disaster victims can end up in a worse financial hole after the insurance check arrives.

Photo of short-seller Andrew Left

Investing 21h ago

Retired firefighter says he lost most of his savings investing in stocks that were targeted by famous short-seller

He turned $110K into $190K, then watched his savings vanish after public criticism from from Citron Research's Andrew Left.

A close up of founder and chairman of Amazon Jeff Bezos speaking on stage and holding his hand up in the air.

News 22h ago

Jeff Bezos says it's 'absurd' to tax someone making $50K — and wants their tax bill dropped to zero

The Amazon founder argues lower-income workers contribute little enough in federal income taxes that their bills could be eliminated.

Several cranes stand on the large construction site for a Schwarz Group data center

News 22h ago

AI data centers are gobbling up the world's electricity — but 5 startups are racing to stop them from breaking the grid

Investors have poured over $40 billion into startups with innovative ideas.